Description:
SUU PREP is an academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment program, designed to develop abstract reasoning and problem solving skills. PREP identifies achieving middle school and high school students with the potential to become scientists or engineers, and reinforces them in pursuit of these fields. The program is presented over the course of three summers. SUU PREP expects to serve 50 students for SUU PREP 2019. It will operate from June 3 to July 18. The program will include coursework, team projects, class presentations, field trips, special events and examinations.
Program Assistants are scheduled to begin work on May 28th, 2019 for staff orientation, training and program preparation, and end July 26th, 2019. SUU PREP PA’s work roughly 7.5 hours per day at SUU PREP, and 35-40 hours per week.
Position Responsibilities:
-Monitor and mentor a group of approximately 20 students with the following specific duties:
-Ensure the safety and appropriate behavior of program participants.
-Attend classes and laboratories with students, be engaged in learning class material and actively help students during class time. (Cell phone use is not permitted while interacting with students.)
-Supervise lunch, providing educational support activities and tutoring.
-Serve as a “mentor” to students, encouraging the development of a commitment to educational achievement.
-Present lessons during Study Hour.
-Engage with students during lunch/activity.
-Attend and contribute to any parent/student/teacher meetings.
-Take students to be picked up by parents and remain present until all students are gone.
-Attend staff meeting.
-Assists with planning, implementation, setting up and taking down of events.
-Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Program Director.
Qualifications:
Commitment and interest in assisting middle and high school students in their academic and personal growth.
Completion of at least one year of college.
Currently enrolled in college with 2.5 or better GPA.
Prior experience working with adolescents (preferred).
Available to work from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily between May 28 and July 26, 2019.
Preference is given to college science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering majors; previous PREP participants; STEM education majors; and former PREP employees.
Ability to use initiative, demonstrate dependability, and use time constructively.
Ability to meet and deal with parents cordially and proficiently.
Ability to work with attention to detail, maturity, professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and sense of humor.